Hompō-ji Temple
本法寺
A historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Matsudo featuring a rare 16th-century hall that survived a major samurai battle fire.
What it is
- A Nichiren Buddhist temple founded by Kukai in the year 807.
- Originally a Shingon sect temple known as Tsugen-ji before converting in 1277.
- Served as a military base for Satomi Yoshitaka during the year 1538.
- Rebuilt at the current location after being burned by the Hojo army.
What to see
- The Shaka Nyorai Hall which survived the fire of 1538.
- The temple grounds situated in Matsudo City within Chiba Prefecture.
Getting there
- Located a twenty-two minute walk from Akiyama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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